Margarita Recipe
A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of your cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass filled with ice, or serve straight up without ice.
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.